Deep Vita A Retinol Serum

Name: Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum
Brand: Medicube

serum

Overall score8.9

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Dipropylene Glycol

Glycol-based humectant

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Glycerin

One of the most effective humectants

Score breakdown

Overall

8.9

Hydration Efficacy9.8

Irritation Risk9.5

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Ingredients

Niacinamide
Retinol
Hyaluronic Acid
Salicylic Acid

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Active Ingredient Strength6.7

Ingredient Transparency8.8

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum stand out

Medicube Deep Vita A Retinol Serum is an excellent serum with an overall score of 8.9/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (9.8) and low irritation risk (9.5) and active strength (6.7).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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Dipropylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #7 in the INCI list
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

53 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Water #2Dipropylene Glycol #3Butylene Glycol #4Glycerin #5Propanediol #62-Hexanediol #7Niacinamide #8Coco-Caprylate/Caprate #9Squalane #10Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate #11Dimethyl Isosorbide #12Pentylene Glycol #13Panthenol #16Hydrogenated Lecithin #17Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer #18Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer #19Sucrose Palmitate #20Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride #22Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate #23Tromethamine #24Ethylhexylglycerin #25Glyceryl Stearate Citrate #26Allantoin #27Biosaccharide Gum-1 #28Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate #29Xanthan Gum #30Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil #31Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil #32Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil #33Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil #34Adenosine #35Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil #37Sodium Hyaluronate #38Disodium Edta #39Retinol #40Bakuchiol #41Retinyl Palmitate #42Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols #43Linoleic Acid #44Cholesterol #45Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate #46Ceramide Np #48Retinyl Linoleate #50Beta-Glucan #52Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate #53Potassium Cetyl Phosphate #54Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate #55Silica #56Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate #57Tocopherol #58Hydrolyzed Collagen #59Retinyl Retinoate #64Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient21
Draws in moisture9
Works on your skin8
Softens and smooths8
Holds the formula together4
Formula balancers2
Keeps the product fresh1

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